Financial Aid Counselor

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Position Title:

Financial Aid Counselor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Financial Aid Officer

Job Duties:

The primary focus of a Financial Aid Counselor is to provide a significant level of advising to students and parents regarding the financial aid application, awarding, and disbursement process. This position also handles the verification process from start to finish, works with Satisfactory Academic Progress, and financial aid appeals.

Full position description is available upon request.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Awards financial aid to qualifying students

* Triages processes or applications if issues arise

* Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders

* Serves as a point of contact to third party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes

* Audits financial aid applications for awarding financial aid to qualifying students according to established policies and in compliance with federal and state regulations

Department:

The Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services is committed to ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of financial resources to provide access and to encourage the enrollment and retention of a well-prepared, high-achieving, and diverse student body. We believe that by providing exceptional guidance and advocacy for our constituents, we offer tools to help develop independent problem-solving skills, leading to enhanced student success which advances the University's mission.

Our professional staff provides personalized counseling and outreach to educate and empower all students to make higher education more accessible and to reach graduation.

The Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services plays an integral part in student recruitment and retention efforts and educating our students on financial awareness topics which helps support the University's mission by preparing our students for a diverse and inclusive world. The office is under the umbrella of the University Communications and Marketing division at UW-Stevens Point.

Compensation:

$45,000, minimum annually, based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Three or more years' experience working in student services

* Commitment to exemplary customer service

* Demonstrated administrative skills including attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities to meet established goals and objectives

* High-quality verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Three or more years experience in financial aid, particularly with verification

* Experience with People Soft

* Working proficiency level in the knowledge of Title IV regulations governing federal student aid

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 3/23/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

* Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name:
Christopher Smith

Email: chsmith

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources

Phone:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

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